attest

verb

1. 证实；是…的证据
   to show or prove that sth is true
   1. Contemporary accounts attest to his courage and determination.
      当时的报道证实了他的勇气和决心。
2. 作证，证明（如在法庭上）
   to state that you believe that sth is true or genuine, for example in court
   1. to attest a will
      就遗嘱作见证
   2. The signature was attested by two witnesses.
      这个签名有两名见证人。

1. VERB 说明，表示，证明（某事属实）
   To attest something or attest to something means to say, show, or prove that it is true.
   1. Police records attest to his long history of violence...
      警方记录证明他有长期从事暴力活动的前科。
   2. I can personally attest that the cold and flu season is here...
      感冒和流感季节来了，对此我有切身体会。
   3. His beautifully illustrated book well attested his love of the university.
      他那本带有精美插图的书见证了他对大学的热爱。

1. Police records attest to his long history of violence
   警方记录证明他有长期从事暴力活动的前科。
2. I can personally attest that the cold and flu season is here
   感冒和流感季节来了，对此我有切身体会。
3. I can attest to the absolute truth of his statement.
   我可以证实他的话是千真万确的。
4. These ruins sufficiently attest the former grandeur of the place.
   这些遗迹充分证明此处昔日的宏伟。
5. I can attest to this as both an economist and market participant.
   作为经济学家和市场参与者，我自己都能证明这一点。
6. Fibs can help us protect a loved one, as Sadie Alexander of Paris, Texas, can attest.
   正如德克萨斯州巴黎的塞迪·亚历山大（SadieAlexander）可以证实的那样，一点小谎还能帮助我们保护爱人。
7. As a number of growing outsourcing providers can attest, outsourcing has been popular for some time.
   随着大量成长的外包提供者证明，外包已经流行了一段时间了。
8. Yes, we have a great internship program, and I can attest from both sides.
   对，我们有一个非常棒的实习生计划，我认为这对双方来说都是好事情。
9. As any historian will attest, looking back on problems provides an important way to avoid these mistakes.
   任何一个历史学家都能证实，回顾问题是一个重要的避免错误的方法。
10. Keep copies of performance evaluations and memos that attest to the quality of your work.
    保留工作表现评估和证明你工作质量的备忘录的备份。
11. I have never, as those of you who know me will attest, judged people by their appearance.
    你们中间认识我的人都可以作证，我从来不根据外表判断人。
12. Historic documents attest to the truth of this legend.
    历史文件见证这个传说的真实性。
13. But if no one will attest that they were given to you, it is against the law.
    但如果没人证明那些要给你，这就跟法律相抵触了。
14. As any sunbather will attest, too much of a good thing can be bad.
    正如每位日光浴者都能证明的那样，有益的事，做过头了也不好。
15. No one can attest to the absolute truth of his statement.
    没有人可以证明他的话是绝对正确的。
16. Two Ph. D. theses attest to the results of his work.
    有两篇哲学博士论文论证了他的研究结果。
17. He can attest to the divine one's generosity.
    他能证明非凡之人的慷慨。
18. Many people can attest that achieving commercial certification for a yacht is a difficult process.
    许多人可以证明，实现了游艇商业认证是一个艰难的过程。
19. Auditors attest to, and report on, the assessment made by the management.
    外部审计师对管理层的声明进行验证和报告。
20. After all, many studies attest to the value of allowing students to hear books read aloud;
    无论如何，很多研究证实了让学生听大声朗读的教材的作用；
21. His handling of the crisis attest to his strength of character.
    他对危机的处理证明了他性格坚强。
22. His achievements attest his devotion to science.
    他的成就是他对科学的献身精神的明证。
23. Their requests for anonymity attest to the sensitivity of the subject in this tiny community.
    他们都不愿公开姓名，证明了这一话题在这个小社区里的敏感性。
24. But everything that glitters is not gold as many high-profile sports, media and tech deals will attest.
    但发光的不一定是金子许多高调的体育、媒体和技术交易会证明这一点。
25. Do you have any friends who can attest to your character?
    你有任何朋友可以为你的性格做证吗？
26. I have said nothing that I am not ready to attest.
    我所说的一切我都可以发誓。使（宣誓）参军；
27. You will attest that the captain is not only insulting but uncooperative.
    你会证明船长不仅无礼而且不合作。
28. Historic documents and ancient tombstones all attest to this.
    历史文献及古代的墓碑都可以证实这一点。
29. To prove or attest according to the information when research literature or history problem.
    研究文献或历史问题时，根据资料来考核，证实和说明。
30. I can personally attest to the subtle potency of this Attunement.
    我能以我个人来证明这个调音的精妙效力。

verb

1. authenticate, affirm to be true, genuine, or correct, as in an official capacity
   1. I attest this signature

2. establish or verify the usage of
   1. This word is not attested until 1993

3. provide evidence for
   1. His high fever attested to his illness
   2. The buildings in Rome manifest a high level of architectural sophistication
   3. This decision demonstrates his sense of fairness

   Synonym:    certifymanifestdemonstrateevidence

4. give testimony in a court of law

   Synonym:    testifytake the standbear witness